Mexican Lasagna

30m
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Add 1 pound of ground beef to a hot oiled pan and break it up and brown it.
  2. 2Add one diced onion and one diced bell pepper. Stir and cook for a few minutes until the veggies get soft.
  3. 3Add two tablespoons of tomato paste and three tablespoons of taco seasoning.
  4. 4Stir until combined. Then add one can of green chilies and two cups of enchilada sauce. Stir until beautifully combined.
  5. 5Pour about a half a cup of enchilada sauce into the bottom of a casserole dish.
  6. 6Add six corn tortillas to the casserole dish.
  7. 7Spread half a can of refried beans on top of the tortillas.
  8. 8Add the other half of the can of refried beans.
  9. 9Bring the beef mixture back in and spread half of it on top of the beans.
  10. 10Add one cup of shredded cheddar and one cup of Monterey Jack cheese.
  11. 11Spread the cheese out. Add six more corn tortillas.
  12. 12Repeat the process: beans, beef, cheese, six more corn tortillas, and the last half cup of enchilada sauce.
  13. 13Spread the sauce out. Add another layer of cheese.
  14. 14Bake at 350°F for about 30 minutes.
  15. 15Garnish with cilantro, sour cream, and hot sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1 can green chilies
  • 2 cups enchilada sauce
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 1 can refried beans
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 handful cilantro
  • 1 sour cream
  • 1 hot sauce

Equipment

cast iron skilletcooktop burnerglass measuring cupcasserole dishoven